HP says it increased
recycling by 17% this year
Nov. 21Hewlett-Packard reports that it
increased recycling by 17 percent during its recently completed fiscal
year.
The Palo Alto, Calif.-based computer company said it recycled
approximately 140 million pounds of hardware and print cartridges around
the world during the 12-month period ended Oct. 31. Thatīs the same
weight as 280 jumbo jets, the company said.
The company also collected 2.5 million hardware units, representing
another 50 million pounds, which will be refurbished for resale or
donation.
"HPīs commitment to environmental responsibility includes our efforts
to limit the environmental impact of products throughout their life
cycles," said David Lear, vice president of corporate, social and
environmental responsibility.
The company has recycled more than 750 million pounds of hardware and
print cartridges around the world to date and wants to recycle 1 billion
pounds by the end of 2007.
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